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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-03 P & Z Minutes - Approved CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular meeting on March 3, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chairperson Darrin Mosher Commissioner Russ Koski Commissioner Mark Haiden Commissioner Matthew Montain ABSENT: Commissioner Thomas Wood Commissioner James Flint Commissioner Nick Twohy STAFF: City Administrator Mike Ericson Public Works Director Paul Palzer Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal David Bruder OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member D. Love I. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson Mosher. 1.Roll Call II. APPEARANCES – None III. PUBLIC HEARINGS th 1.Request for Conditional Use Permit – 6845 – 20 Avenue South. The applicant Mr. Brian Hanson, was present. Building owner Mr. Richard Pearson was not present but provided a letter of support for Mr. Hanson’s use of the building in the requested manner. The meeting was opened for public comment, no one was present to speak with regard to the request. Mr. Hanson stated that he has been operating his business out of the building for several months when it was brought to his attention that he would need to apply for a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Hanson stated that he had originally contacted the City prior to signing a lease for the suite ascertaining whether the use was allowable. Mr. Hanson stated that he was told that he could operate there and signed a lease. Mr. Hanson stated that it is believed that this error was made in part due to a similar recreational business being operated in the building. Staff explained to Mr. Hanson that the building was previously rezoned from B1 (Commercial) to I1 (Industrial) in early 2006 and during that time the existing business was grandfathered in for its use due to the previous zoning. Page 1 of 4 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission March 3, 2015 Motion was made by Commissioner Koski, seconded by Commissioner Montain to close the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. OLD BUSINESS – None V. NEW BUSINESS 1)Draft Report and Recommendation for approval of Conditional Use Permit – th 6845 – 20 Avenue South, Ste. #160, Ultimate Martial Arts Studio. The Commission discussed the proposed permit and the draft document. Assistant Fire Chief Bruder stated that with the anticipated remodeling, additional sprinkler heads would need to be installed along with applicable permits. Building Official Palzer also concurred that with the tenant’s build out, applicable permits would need to be obtained along with following all codes regarding the use of the building and its current zoning. Mr. Hanson stated that he intended on remodeling the interior of the suite and would follow all applicable codes. He stated that his business and the neighboring business was a good fit. He said he should be allowed to continue his operation and is willing to comply with any requirements placed on him by the commission and Council. Subsequent to discussion regarding fire lane stripping and the necessity of a pre-inspection by the Fire Marshal, the permit was modified with these inclusions. Motion by Commissioner Koski, seconded by Commissioner Mosher to adopt the findings and recommendation in favor of the proposed conditional use with the recommended modifications. All in favor. Motion carried. th 2) Call for a Public Hearing, Conditional Use Permit – 6995 - 20 Avenue South – (Mechanical Air Systems, Inc.) Owner-operator Mr. Tim McNamara was present to introduce himself, his company and address any and all concerns that the commission may have. Mechanical Air Systems, Inc. is an HVAC (Heating/Cooling) business which employs fourteen (14) individuals. Mr. McNamara explained that the current owners of the property (Mr. & Mrs. Will Lessard) have submitted a plat for subdivision of the property and it has been approved by both the Planning & Zoning Commission and Council along with additional requirements. Mr. McNamara stated that he would be operating his business mostly off-site or within the confines of the building, hours of operation would be Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The business operates with five (5) trucks, four (4) trailers and various equipment which would be stored outside, however there would be occasional equipment that would be housed on the site and outdoors prior to it being recycled for scrap. Mr. McNamara stated that he and his employees would make every effort not to stack equipment higher than the fence and truly desired to maintain a clean appearance of his company. Page 2 of 4 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission March 3, 2015 Discussion ensued regarding the current zoning of the property being B-1 (Commercial) and the proposed use being similar to what is outlined in the City Code but not specifically stated as allowable. Motion by Commissioner Koski, seconded by Commissioner Haiden to schedule a public th hearing for consideration of a request for Conditional Use Permit – 6995 – 20 Avenue South – (Mechanical Air Systems, Inc.). All in favor. Motion carried. 3) Offer to Purchase 1737 Main Street, Ms. Darlene Farley – Needs Rezoning from it Existing Zoning of M-2 along with Add’l. Properties/Comp. Plan Amendment/Downtown Redevelopment Plan Consideration Administrator Ericson stated that the City Council received a purchase agreement from Ms. Farley to purchase Lots 2, 9, 10, 11, Block 3, Centerville for residential purposes. Administrator Ericson stated that the property is currently zoned M-1, Mixed Use and does not allow for residential uses except as part of a planned unit development. Ms. Farley was not presenting an application for a Planned Unit Development nor desired to. Administrator Ericson also stated that the property has been utilized in the past as a commercial business but been vacant for the past two years. Mr. Lou Suski, Gaughan Companies, was out of town and unable to present the purchase agreement. Ms. Farley was not present at the meeting. The Commission had extensive discussion regarding the possibility of rezoning just the parcels that Ms. Farley desired to purchase, possible spot zoning, potential for rezoning the entire block and the ramifications that either zoning modifications would have on the comprehensive plan or the City’s Master Plan and Development Guidelines for Downtown Centerville. Motion by Commissioner Montain, seconded by Commissioner Haiden to not recommend to Council the rezoning of the above stated property for the above stated reasons. All in favor. Motion carried VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS Commissioners that were available to attend the Joint Work Session that Council held on February 25, 2015 were pleased with Council’s goals for the upcoming year and Commissioner Montain requested that several items be included in the goals such as, accountability of staff while unsupervised, snowplowing policy/procedures and cost efficiency. Several members of the Commission stated that they desired to work on more projects, felt that they should meet more regularly to discuss items even if they do not have scheduled public hearings and that they are an asset to the community and development. VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1.December 2, 2014 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission March 3, 2015 Motion by Commissioner Montain, seconded by Commissioner Koski to approve minutes from the December 2, 2014, meeting as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Koski, seconded by Commissioner Montain to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Transcribed by: Mike Ericson, Acting Secretary Page 4 of 4